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The GRAND RAPIDS STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at <a href="https://HEREGrandRapids.com">HEREGrandRapids.com</a>, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Grand Rapids, Kent County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates.


We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as ArtPrize, Festival of the Arts, and World of Winter.


Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Grand Rapids Community Foundation, plus leading businesses in furniture, healthcare, and technology that power the local economy such as Steelcase, Spectrum Health, and Meijer.


As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HEREDetroitMI.com">HEREDetroitMI.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENorthville.com">HERENorthville.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENovi.com">HERENovi.com</a>, and <a href="https://HEREPlymouth.com">HEREPlymouth.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Michigan's dynamic landscape.

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Evidence Jazz to Release New Album in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids will soon host Evidence Jazz for the release of their new album ‘Live in Session at Blue Lake.’ The band, known...

John Ball Zoo Receives Major Funding for African Exhibit Expansion

News Summary John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids has secured a $250,000 grant from the IMLS and a historic $15 million donation from the Bill...

Catholic Central High School Launches Catholic Promise Scholarship

News Summary Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids announces the Catholic Promise scholarship, aimed at reducing tuition costs from $13,000 to $6,000. Beginning in...

East Grand Rapids Harvest & Beer Festival Returns

News Summary The East Grand Rapids Harvest & Beer Festival is set for October 18 in Gaslight Village. This event, now in its second year,...

Suspect Arrested After Driving Stolen Vehicle in Detroit

News Summary A 25-year-old man from Ann Arbor was arrested for driving a stolen Dodge Durango after a coordinated operation by Michigan State Police at...

Businessman Survives Shooting Ambush in Macomb County

News Summary Eddie Jawad, a businessman in Macomb County, Michigan, survived a shooting ambush on October 14, 2025. The incident occurred as he was leaving...

Michigan Woman Wins $100,000 Powerball Using AI for Numbers

News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery after using AI to select her numbers. She typically plays...

Office Depot Faces Backlash Over Employee Termination

News Summary Office Depot has faced significant backlash after terminating an employee who refused to print a poster for a vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie...

Protests Erupt in Grand Rapids Against Trump Administration

News Summary On October 18, over a dozen protests are planned across Grand Rapids and West Michigan as part of a nationwide movement opposing President...

Grand Rapids Public Museum to Host Tyrannosaurs Exhibit

News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Museum will host the exhibit ‘Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family’ from October 2023 to April 2026, featuring a remarkable...